News

May 1, 2025

Welcoming Jamison Thompson: New Research Consultant for Strategy & Analytics

We’re excited to welcome Jamison Thompson to the Strategy and Analytics team. Jamison joins us from the Loss Control Team within the Division of Risk Management, bringing a wealth of experience in data analytics, system administration, and risk management information systems (RMIS). His deep expertise will be instrumental in building robust reporting frameworks, streamlining key processes, delivering actionable insights for
April 15, 2025

Welcoming Wesley Whittington: State Risk Management’s New Engineer

Risk Management is excited to announce that Wesley Whittington has transitioned into the role of Engineer. After eight years of experience in Loss Control, Wesley has taken on this new position with State Risk Management. Wesley brings a deep understanding of fire protection codes and standards, supported by several relevant certifications. He has successfully applied his expertise in areas such
April 14, 2025

Welcome Lisa Adams as Strategy Analytics & Technology Manager

The Division of Risk Management is excited to announce Lisa Adams as our new Strategy Analytics & Technology Manager. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the Division’s operations, having joined Risk Management in November 2008. She most recently served as a Research Analyst, where she oversaw the Division’s website, served as the Salesforce system administrator, and
November 29, 2024

Introducing Jenn Buckley – New Employee at the Division of Risk Management

The Division of Risk Management is excited to introduce our newest team member, Jenn Buckley. Jenn will be joining the Strategy, Analytics, and Technology section of our office, bringing a valuable and unique set of skills to our division. Jenn comes to us from the Division of Finance, where she was a sought-after expert in COGNOS, FINET, and the Data Warehouse for over six years.
October 16, 2024

Welcome New Loss Control Employee – Ed Rappleye

Ed Rappleye started his career at the State of Utah around 2005 within the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, spending his first 14 years as a Journey Maintenance Specialist and then 5 years as a Facility Supervisor at the Provo Regional Center in Provo, Utah.  Ed’s skillset seemingly knows no bounds, with high degrees of aptitude in all areas
January 24, 2024

New Finance Manager: Audrey Crowton

Audrey Crowton is our Finance Manager. Audrey joined the Division of Risk Management in December 2023. Audrey has had over 10 years experience in the private sector working as a financial controller and manager. Audrey received her BS in Business Finance from BYU and a MBA from the UofU. Audrey is excited for the opportunity to work for the State